Serindia: Detailed report of explorations in Central Asia and westernmost China

Serindia: Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China by Aurel Stein, published in four volumes, is a monumental account of his 1906–1908 expedition along the Silk Road. The work combines archaeology, history, geography, and art history, documenting ancient Buddhist sites, lost cities, manuscripts, and artifacts discovered in regions like the Taklamakan Desert and Dunhuang. Volume I covers Stein’s journey and general findings; Volumes II and III present detailed site descriptions, architectural surveys, and inscriptions; Volume IV includes plates and illustrations of artifacts, murals, and maps. Together, the volumes offer an unparalleled scholarly record of Central Asian cultural heritage.